Drilling Operations Awareness

What you'll learn

• Recognise the main rig types — land rigs, jack-ups and semi-submersibles — and where each is used
• Describe the five main rig systems: hoisting, rotating, circulating, power and well control
• Explain how a well is constructed in repeated sections of drilling, running casing and cementing
• State what drilling fluid does and distinguish primary from secondary well control, including common kick indicators
• Identify the key drilling roles — driller, toolpusher, company man and mud engineer — and who to approach for what
• Respect the interfaces between drilling and the rest of the site, including SIMOPS controls and exclusion zones

Curriculum

Progress through each competency level in order.